WSQ Advanced Design Thinking Certification - 27 - 29 Oct 2025

Hi, my name is Daniel Ling.

Like to share a story..

15 years ago I was forced to leave my designer job..

My boss didn't find value in me because i wasn’t problem-solving for my boss even though I was good in my craft..

back then I didn’t know of a formula to crush his problems..

but then I found this ULTIMATE FORMULA.. this skillset literally transformed my career.

I joined a bank and people from every dept were queuing to ask me to crush their problems..

I got fascinated and went on to start my own company to teach people how to crush their problems..

I started to run workshops, speak in conferences, and train government professionals..

I wrote a book that is sold worldwide with Amazon and Kindle..

to tell the whole world about this ULTIMATE FORMULA = DESIGN THINKING.. that made organisations pay me over 500K as a consultant and trainer..

You see- people sell you get-rich-quick schemes, property and e-commerce seminars- to get your out of your full-time jobs.. I'm not here to promise you the world and ask you out of your full-time jobs- you have family to feed.

My job is to get you to thrive and be successful in your full-time jobs as a complete professional.. I want to make passive impact to you and empower you to be the best in your professional work.

3 most important skills (according to Forbes) in the 21st century:

💡 Critical Thinking (solve problems with solutions)

💭 Creativity (think outside the box)

👫 Collaboration (working with others)

All these skills will be covered in the course.

I also don't want you to just hear it from me. This is what happens:

💡 Advance in Career (Move to Better Places)

💡 Promotion and Salary Increment

💡 Career Satisfaction (Leading Others with DT Secrets)

💡 Thought Leadership (Empower Others w DT Knowledge)

Hundreds of professionals from Singapore government agencies such as Mindef, ICA and NAVY and schools such as Millennia Institute, RP and NUS, top MNCs such as Fuji Xerox, British American Tobacco and DBS have attended my course.

Here's what you'll discover:

Secret #1 - How to Fully HANDS-ON Understand the 5 Step Design Thinking Action Plan Without Academic Jargons

Secret #2 - How to BE A PRO with simple Design Thinking Activities and Templates (Even if You are Neither Creative nor Innovative)

Secret #3 - How to DEBUNK Design Thinking from Waterfall, 6 Sigma or Agile Without Throwing Away What You Already Know!

WSQ Advanced Design Thinking

Course Code: TGS-2023038102

Course details here:

https://www.emerge-creatives.com/wsq-design-thinking-certification-course

Program objectives:

* Understand key characteristics of Design Thinking

* 5 Action Phases of Design Thinking – Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype and Test

* Empathize- Understand your customers / users

* Define- Define clear project / business objectives

* Ideate- Explore ideas and solutions

* Prototype- Build and visualise ideas

* Test- Review and decide best idea

Original Fee: $1380

WSQ FUNDING + DISCOUNTS (>70%) by Emerge Creatives

= means you pay $288 ONLY

Here's what you get for this course which cost thousands of dollars elsewhere:

• 3 Days Design Thinking Masterclass with Daniel Ling who charges at $1,200 / hr in his corporate Design Thinking!
• #1 222-Page Design Thinking Guidebook sold worldwide in Amazon
• Goodie Bag with Designer Starter Toolkit to get you started
• 15+ Exclusive Design Thinking Tools and Templates in hard copy
• 3 Day Masterclass Slides + Activity Bundle in PDF soft copy
• Direct Networks with Daniel Ling and team for future related advisory in Design Thinking
• Official WSQ Certification for your CV

Pay $288 to secure your spot in the course or email dHJhaW5pbmcgfCBlbWVyZ2UtY3JlYXRpdmVzICEgY29t to express your interest and fill in the registration form.

Info: Day 1- AM

Introduction to DT and Action Plan

• What is Design Thinking?

• 7 Types of Design Thinker / DT Checklist

• Speed Design Thinking


Day 1- PM

Empathize Phase

• How to Build Rapport

• How to Create Discussion Guide

• Compile Insights in Empathy Map

• What's a Persona and JTBD

• How to Convey Empathy by Storytelling

Info: Day 2- AM

Define Phase

• Write the Design Brief

• 5 Types of Questions

• How to React to Your Boss

• Propose a DT Action Plan

• Power of CJ Mapping and Fieldwork

• Standup Huddles


Day 2- PM

Ideate Phase

• Brainwriting

• Creative Exercises

• Affinity Map

• Prioritization Map

• Idea Evaluation

Info: Day 3- AM

Prototype and Test Phase

• Prototype your Design Solution

• Physical Prototypes / Wireframes

• Storyboarding / Roleplays

• Assumptions and Questions

• How to Conduct a User Test

• What is the Outcome of User Tests?


Day 3- PM

Innovation Techniques

• What is Innovation and Design Thinking?

• Drawing Activities

• Value Proposition Canvas

• Creative Matrix

• What If?

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